Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Thane
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam joins Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena in Thane

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Former Congress leader Sanjay Nirupam and some of his associates joined the Shiv Sena in Thane on Friday in the presence of chief minister Eknath Shinde. HT Image Nirupam had parted ways with the Congress after he did not get a ticket from the Mumbai North West Lok Sabha constituency. Speaking at the Shiv Sena headquarters in Thane on joining the party, Nirupam said, “This is my final decision and my homecoming.” The leader had started his career with the Shiv Sena before joining the Congress. I wanted to contest the Lok Sabha election, but Congress did not do justice,” he said, adding that he would work for all Shiv Sena candidates and make them win.

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No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar
2 weeks, 2 days ago

No point making allegations, should approach ECI or courts: Ajit Pawar

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister and NCP chief Ajit Pawar hit back at Shiv Sena UBT Aaditya Thackeray's allegations questioning the legitimacy of Electronic Voting Machines, stating that the opposition should approach the Election Commission or the courts if they have concerns. This comes after Shiv Sena leader Aaditya Thackeray announced that the party's winning MLAs will not take the …

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat
2 weeks, 3 days ago

A rocky road ahead for Devendra Fadnavis in the driver's seat

India Today  

Almost two weeks into the Mahayuti in Maharashtra securing a landslide election victory, Devendra Fadnavis took oath as chief minister. Any political setback to Shinde would mean the BJP’s ‘Project Shiv Sena’, wherein it is seeking to politically decimate the rival Shiv Sena, may take a backseat. The Shiv Sena may gain a section of the Marathi vote, which has …

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Eknath Shinde as Dy CM: Shiv Sena's Woes Aren't Over, It Faces 3 Big Questions

The Quint  

After many days of uncertainty Maharashtra's outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde finally took oath as deputy chief minister on 5 December, along with CM Devendra Fadnavis and the second deputy CM, Ajit Pawar. Due to Shinde's indecision on taking up the deputy CM's post, Ajit Pawar even took a dig at him during the alliance's joint press conference on 4 …

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Shiv Sena MLAs, leaders convince Eknath Shinde to take up Maharashtra deputy CM post

Hindustan Times  

The newly-elected Shiv Sena MLAs on Wednesday met party president Eknath Shinde to convince him to take up the post of deputy chief minister in the new Maharashtra government. Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar show victory signs after staking claim to form the government in Maharashtra, at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai …

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense
3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde's contribution should be duly recognised: Shiv Sena's Kesarkar amid Maha CM suspense

New Indian Express  

MUMBAI: Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said the Maharashtra assembly polls were recently fought under the leadership of Eknath Shinde and it is up to the BJP's central leadership to decide how to maintain his stature. The contribution of Shinde, the caretaker chief minister of the state, should be duly recognised, Kesarkar said at a press conference here on …

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Maharashtra Chief Minister Oath-Taking Ceremony Set for December 5

Deccan Chronicle  

NCP leader Ajit Pawar has confirmed that the Chief Minister will be from the BJP, while deputy CM posts will be shared between the Shiv Sena and the NCP. The Mahayuti, a formidable coalition in Maharashtra politics, brings together BJP’s ideological base, the Shiv Sena’s regional appeal, and the NCP’s grassroots reach. The alliance emerged victorious in the state assembly …

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai
3 weeks, 2 days ago

BJP says CM finalised; Eknath Shinde sees writing on wall, returns to Mumbai

India Today  

The formation of the new Maharashtra government remains in limbo as allies within the Mahayuti alliance are engaged in a power tussle in their quest for key portfolios. He was quoted as saying by news agency ANI that all the allies of the Mahayuti alliance, including the Shiv Sena, have a good understanding and the Chief Minister candidate would be …

Maharashtra CM news highlights: Eknath Shinde to return from Satara tomorrow, says Sena leader
3 weeks, 3 days ago

Maharashtra CM news highlights: Eknath Shinde to return from Satara tomorrow, says Sena leader

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra CM live updates: Union Minister and senior BJP leader Amit Shah, Maharashtra BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis, Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde exchange greetings during a meeting at Nadda's residence in New Delhi, Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. Maharashtra CM live updates: Maharashtra’s outgoing chief minister Eknath Shinde, along with deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar, met Union home minister Amit …

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Is Uddhav Thackeray’s Shiv Sena (UBT) breaking away from MVA? Early signs of a split after Maharashtra poll debacle

Live Mint  

Cracks have started appearing in the opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi of Maharashtra days after its humiliating defeat at the hands of Mahayuti in the Assembly elections. Former Chief Minster Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena is reportedly facing a pressure from its leaders to quit the alliance, if at all it wants to secure a safe political future. The MVA, comprising the …

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership
3 weeks, 5 days ago

‘Proud of Eknath Shinde’: BJP lauds Shiv Sena chief for leaving CM decision to party leadership

Live Mint  

Maharashtra: Soon after Eknath Shinde said that he has left the decision about Chief Minister's post upto Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maharashtra BJP chief Chandrashekhar Bawankule heaped praise on the Shiv Sena chief. On Wednesday, breaking his silence amid ongoing speculations over who will become the next CM, Shinde said that he spoke to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as well …

Eknath Shinde says he will accept Maharashtra CM candidate picked by Modi, Shah
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde says he will accept Maharashtra CM candidate picked by Modi, Shah

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Chief Minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday ended speculation about his position, announcing that he had telephoned Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Home Minister Amit Shah to assure them of his support for their choice of Maharashtra's next chief minister. Eknath Shinde said he’d received considerable support from Modi and Shah during the elections. He emphasised that the Mahayuti alliance …

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde to be Maharashtra CM? Shiv Sena leader says new government by December...

Live Mint  

Amid mounting speculation over the next Maharashtra Chief Minister, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday that the next chief minister should be from the Shiv Sena. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena MP Naresh Mhaske said that there is no confusion on the CM and the decision would take some time. Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde resigned as Maharashtra Chief Minister …

Eknath Shinde won’t accept Deputy CM post, says Shiv Sena as Mahayuti deliberates Maharashtra CM choice
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde won’t accept Deputy CM post, says Shiv Sena as Mahayuti deliberates Maharashtra CM choice

Live Mint  

Maharashtra New CM: “Eknath Shinde will not accept the position of the Deputy Chief Minister,” Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat said on Wednesday. Shiv Sena's Stand on Eknath Shinde Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Shirsat, speaking to India Today, stressed that Eknath Shinde "won't accept Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister's post." However, Eknath Shinde's faction of the Shiv Sena, which bagged 57 …

Eknath Shinde Won't Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources
3 weeks, 5 days ago

Eknath Shinde Won't Be Part Of Govt If Devendra Fadnavis Made Maharashtra CM Sources

ABP News  

Shiv Sena leader Eknath Shinde might not be part of the Mahayuti government in Maharashtra if BJP's Devendra Fanavis is made the Chief Minister, sources told ABP News. Shinde resigned as Maharashtra chief minister on Tuesday as the outgoing assembly's term ended. The BJP alone secured 132 seats, making Fadnavis the favourite for the CM’s post, followed by Shinde's faction …

Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Amid Maharashtra impasse, who has edge | 5 big points
3 weeks, 6 days ago

Fadnavis or Eknath Shinde? Amid Maharashtra impasse, who has edge | 5 big points

India Today  

Four days after Mahayuti's sweep in Maharashtra, the state remains caught in a guessing game. As Maharashtra's deadlock drags on over the choice of the next Chief Minister, here are five key points outlining what factors favor Eknath Shinde or Devendra Fadnavis, and what might tip the scales for either. NUMBERS STACK UP IN DEVENDRA FADNAVIS' FAVOUR The BJP's impressive …

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM
3 weeks, 6 days ago

‘Shiv Sena, NCP slaves of Modi, Shah’, says Sanjay Raut; predicts who will be next Maharashtra CM

Hindustan Times  

Amid suspense over the new Maharashtra chief minister pick, Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut on Tuesday hit out at BJP's Mahayuti partners Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar, calling their parties 'sub-companies of the Bharatiya Janata Party.' Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut argued that this Mahayuti alliance had restricted Shiv Sena and NCP's ability to make decisions. Sanjay Raut on who …

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example
4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena leader pushes for Eknath Shinde as Chief Minister, cites Bihar's example

India Today  

Shiv Sena spokesperson Naresh Mhaske on Monday cited the Bihar model to assert that Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of Maharashtra, where the ruling Mahayuti has scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. However, BJP MLC Pravin Darekar batted for Devendra Fadnavis for the CM's post, saying the deputy chief minister is the most capable candidate …

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections
4 weeks ago

Shiv Sena (UBT) elect Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader after the massive loss in assembly elections

Op India  

Shiv Sena elected two-time Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray as legislature party leader on Monday. Meanwhile, after getting elected Shiv Sena leader in the legislative assembly, Bhaskar Jadhav said he wanted Aaditya Thackeray to take the post, but Uddhav wanted him to take this position. Party spokesperson Anand Dubey showed confidence in the leadership of Aaditya Thackeray and said, “I am …

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’
4 weeks ago

Uddhav Thackeray's Sena reminds Eknath Shinde of his promise to ‘leave politics’

Hindustan Times  

The Shiv Sena on Monday reminded Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde of his “promise to leave politics” if any of the rebel MLAs who sided with him during the split of the undivided Shiv Sena in 2022, lost the assembly elections in the state. The party's salvo comes as calls grew from Shinde's Sena for Eknath Shidne to continue as …

Eknath Shinde should continue as CM, says minister Deepak Kesarkar
4 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde should continue as CM, says minister Deepak Kesarkar

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra minister and Shiv Sena leader Deepak Kesarkar has said his party legislators feel Eknath Shinde should continue as the chief minister of the state, where the ruling Mahayuti scored a landslide victory in the assembly polls. After a landslide victory for the Mahayuti alliance in Maharashtra, Eknath Shinde is a top contender for the CM post Kesarkar met Shinde …

Shinde Sena hopes to poach former corporators from Sena (UBT)
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shinde Sena hopes to poach former corporators from Sena (UBT)

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Following the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena’s resounding performance in the assembly polls and an eye on pending civic polls, the party is hoping to poach several former corporators in the Mumbai metropolitan region from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena in the coming weeks. At least 20-30 former corporators who are currently with Shiv Sena are waiting to jump ship …

Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: On Sunday, Shiv Sena MLAs met at a Bandra hotel, where they demanded that chief minister Eknath Shinde be re-appointed into the position. MLA and Sena spokesperson Sanjay Shirsat said, “We have achieved a great victory; we feel Eknath Shinde should be CM again, but this will be decided later.” Make Shinde CM again, say Sena MLAs Additionally, they …

Shiv Sena MLAs to meet in Mumbai, CM Shinde authorised to take all decisions
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Shiv Sena MLAs to meet in Mumbai, CM Shinde authorised to take all decisions

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The newly-elected assembly members of the Shiv Sena have authorised Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde to hold talks with the ruling Mahayuti allies for the formation of next government in the state. The Shiv Sena Legislature Party meeting will be held on Sunday evening after all its newly-elected members reach Mumbai. On Saturday evening, CM Shinde held an online …

Eknath Shinde unanimously elected Shiv Sena's legislative party leader
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde unanimously elected Shiv Sena's legislative party leader

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde was unanimously elected as the leader of the Shiv Sena legislative party on Sunday night. Three more resolutions, including praising Shinde for leading the party to a spectacular victory, thanking Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Union Home Minister Amit Shah for their support and the people of Maharashtra for reposing their faith in the Mahayuti …

Eknath Shinde camp settles Sena versus Sena debate
1 month ago

Eknath Shinde camp settles Sena versus Sena debate

Hindustan Times  

In a decisive verdict after the bitter split in the Shiv Sena in June 2022, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena can finally claim the title of the “real” Sena — the party won 57 of the 81 seats it contested in the Maharashtra assembly elections, battering the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, which managed just 20 of the 95 it contested. …

Shinde The True Sena Heir? What Maharashtra Elections Mean For 2 Shiv Sena Factions
1 month ago

Shinde The True Sena Heir? What Maharashtra Elections Mean For 2 Shiv Sena Factions

ABP News  

Maharashtra Elections 2024: The Maharashtra assembly elections 2024 marked the first state polls since the Shiv Sena split in 2022. As he declared after the results on Saturday, “This is the victory of the ideology of Hindu Hridaysamrat Shiv Sena chief Balasaheb Thackeray and Dharmaveer Anand Dighesaheb…” Shinde & Shiv Sena Split on the possibility of Shinde returning as CM …

Maharashtra election results: Why Sanjay Raut says ‘something’s fishy’ as MVA suffers big defeat
1 month ago

Maharashtra election results: Why Sanjay Raut says ‘something’s fishy’ as MVA suffers big defeat

Firstpost  

The ruling Mahayuti is set for a landslide victory in Maharashtra elections routing the Maha Vikas Aghadi. As the trends show the BJP-led alliance breaching the majority mark by a mammoth margin, Shiva Sena leader Sanjay Raut refused to accept the election results and alleged a ‘big conspiracy’ at play As the MVA, consisting of Congress, the Sharad Pawar-led NCP, …

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’
1 month ago

Maharashtra Election Results: Thackeray’s Shiv Sena refuses to accept trends; Sanjay Raut says ‘kuch toh gadbad hai’

Live Mint  

Maharashtra Election: As trends showed the BJP-led Mahayuti leading with over 200 seats in Maharashtra assembly elections, Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena on Saturday refused to accept the result and alleged a conspiracy. Stating that 'kuch toh gadbad hai', Shiv Sena leader Sanjay Raut questioned on what basis Eknath Shinde was getting 56 seats while Ajit Pawar's camp was getting over …

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Eknath Shinde fights for his stronghold Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency
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1 month ago

Maharashtra Assembly Election 2024: Eknath Shinde fights for his stronghold Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency

Hindustan Times  

The Maharashtra assembly election 2024 has been pivotal for Eknath Shinde, particularly in his bastion, the Kopri-Pachpakhadi seat in Thane. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde shows his ink-marked finger after casting his vote during the assembly elections in Thane. Eknath Shinde, the incumbent MLA, was up against Kedar Dighe, nephew of his late mentor Anand Dighe, and Independent Manoj Shinde, …

Celebrations begin outside Eknath Shinde's residence as Mahayuti crosses majority mark | WATCH
1 month ago

Celebrations begin outside Eknath Shinde's residence as Mahayuti crosses majority mark | WATCH

India TV News  

Mumbai: The Shiv Sena workers started celebrations outside Maharashtra CM Eknath Shinde's residence on Saturday as Mahayuti is on its way to winning with a thumping majority in Maharashtra. As per the emerging trends, the ruling BJP-led Mahayuti alliance appeared set to retain power in Maharashtra, and was leading in 221 of the 288 assembly seats. Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath …

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback
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1 month ago

Maharashtra, Jharkhand election results: NDA seeks dominance, INDIA bloc eyes comeback

Hindustan Times  

The counting of votes for Maharashtra and Jharkhand assembly elections will take place on Saturday, determining the outcome of the gruelling poll battle this month. Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde, deputy CM Devendra Fadnavis of BJP, Congress leader Rahul Gandhi and Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren, Maharashtra On November 20, Maharashtra witnessed a 66.05 per cent turnout, up against 61 per …

Sena vs Sena: Can Nilesh Rane be able to defeat Vaibhav Naik in high-stake Kudal election battle?
1 month ago

Sena vs Sena: Can Nilesh Rane be able to defeat Vaibhav Naik in high-stake Kudal election battle?

India TV News  

Kudal Assembly Election 2024: The Kudal Assembly constituency is shaping up to be a high-stakes battle between two Sena leaders, namely, incumbent MLA Vaibhav Naik, representing Shiv Sena, and Nilesh Rane, who is contesting as the candidate of Shiv Sena. Key candidates The election fight has gained new momentum as Nilesh Rane, son of BJP MP Narayan Rane, representing the …

Maharashtra polls: Which Shiv Sena will emerge on top in these elections?
1 month ago

Maharashtra polls: Which Shiv Sena will emerge on top in these elections?

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: The Maharashtra assembly election will validate the ideological shift of Uddhav Thackeray, who quit the NDA and teamed up with the Congress and the Sharad Pawar-led NCP after the 2019 polls. The Shiv Sena hoardings, which have mushroomed all over the state, show Bal Thackeray sharing space with Shinde’s guru Anand Dighe, a shrewd strategist known for his organisational …

Maharashtra polls: Nine Worli defectors return to Shiv Sena (UBT); setback to Deora, Shinde
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra polls: Nine Worli defectors return to Shiv Sena (UBT); setback to Deora, Shinde

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: In a significant setback to the Shiv Sena led by Chief Minister and its candidate Milind Deora, nine party office bearers, including three shakha pramukhs and an assembly coordinator, have defected to the Shiv Sena in the presence of party leader and sitting Worli MLA Aaditya Thackeray. Nine party office bearers, including three shakha pramukhs and an assembly coordinator, …

Denied ticket, top leader of Raj Thackeray's party joins Uddhav Sena
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Denied ticket, top leader of Raj Thackeray's party joins Uddhav Sena

India Today  

In a blow to the Maharashtra Navnirman Sena days ahead of the Maharashtra Assembly polls, party youth leader Akhil Chitre joined the Uddhav Thackeray-led faction of the Shiv Sena on Thursday. Chitre was welcomed into the party fold by Worli MLA and Uddhav Thackeray's son, Aditya Thackeray. Meanwhile, Shiv Sena has fielded Varun Sardesai, Aditya Thackeray's cousin, against Zeeshan Siddique. …

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Multiple Leaders from BJP Join Shiv Sena in Maharashtra Assembly Elections

ABP News  

Maharashtra's political landscape is uncertain ahead of the 2024 Assembly elections. Several leaders from Congress and NCP have switched parties overnight, while parties are providing tickets to disgruntled leaders of other outfits. The Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising Congress, Shiv Sena-UBT, and NCP-SP, is contesting against the BJP-led Mahayuti alliance, which includes BJP, Shiv Sena, and NCP. Some candidates have been …

Eknath Shinde's Nomination: A Fiery Showdown Between Vikas and Vinash
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Eknath Shinde's Nomination: A Fiery Showdown Between Vikas and Vinash

ABP News  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde filed his nomination for the upcoming assembly elections from Kopri-Pachpakhadi constituency in Thane. He will face Shiv Sena (UBT) nominee Kedar Dighe, the nephew of Anand Dighe, from his home turf. The rally commenced from Dutt Mandir at Modella Check Naka, passing through the main streets of Thane. It took approximately two hours to reach …

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Congress Announces 39 Candidates in Mumbai, Including 5 for the City

Hindustan Times  

The Congress party has released two separate lists of 23 and 16 candidates for the upcoming assembly elections in Maharashtra. The party has nominated former state unit chief Manikrao Thakre from Digras, Asif Zakaria from Vandre (Bandra) west and Sachin Sawant from Andheri west. It renominated two sitting MLAs Kailash Gorantyal from Jalna and Moham Hambarde from Nanded South but …

Nilesh Rane's Son May Join Eknath Shinde's Sena, Could Contest from Kudal-Malvan Seat in Upcoming Polls
2 months ago

Nilesh Rane's Son May Join Eknath Shinde's Sena, Could Contest from Kudal-Malvan Seat in Upcoming Polls

News 18  

Growing speculation suggests that BJP leader and former MP Nilesh Rane may join Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena faction in the upcoming state assembly elections. Sources indicate that he is likely to contest the Kudal-Malvan seat under the Shiv Sena banner. While the final decision on which party he will represent is yet to be announced, senior leaders from Shinde's Shiv …

Eknath Shinde pacifies discontented Shiv Sena leaders with board appointments
3 months ago

Eknath Shinde pacifies discontented Shiv Sena leaders with board appointments

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: As discontent brews within Shiv Sena, Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has moved to appease some party leaders by appointing them to head various statutory boards, including the City Industrial Development Corporation. Chief Minister Eknath Shinde has moved to appease some party leaders by appointing them to head various statutory boards, including the City Industrial Development Corporation. Government sources indicate …

Bureaucrat, who quit service, will contest polls on Sena (UBT) ticket
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Bureaucrat, who quit service, will contest polls on Sena (UBT) ticket

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: Siddharth Kharat, who recently took voluntary retirement from service while posted as joint secretary in Mantralaya, on Tuesday joined Shiv Sena. He is likely to be the party’s candidate from Mehkar constituency in Buldhana district, a traditional Shiv Sena seat. Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray welcomed Kharat to the party at his residence, Matoshree. Sainath Tare, Kalyan district chief of …

Shivajinagar seat: Congress keen to recover lost ground amid BJP’s attempts to retain it
4 months, 1 week ago

Shivajinagar seat: Congress keen to recover lost ground amid BJP’s attempts to retain it

Hindustan Times  

Once known to be bastion of the undivided Shiv Sena and later of the Congress, Shivajinagar assembly seat went to the Bharatiya Janata Party in 2014 when the latter contested the polls without Sena as an ally. During the 2019 state polls, BJP candidate Siddharth Shirole secured a narrow victory by just 5,000 votes, while in the recently held Lok …

Shiv Sena lawmakers insist Shinde not to accept less than 100 Assembly seats
5 months ago

Shiv Sena lawmakers insist Shinde not to accept less than 100 Assembly seats

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai: The seat sharing for the Maharashtra Assembly is proving to be a major bone of contention for the Mahayuti — the alliance led by the BJP. While the BJP is not ready to relinquish its position of big brother alliance, the Eknath Shinde-led Shiv Sena has demanded the highest seat share in the Mahayuti for Assembly elections. In a …

Shinde Sena leader removed from party post days after son's hit-and-run
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Shinde Sena leader removed from party post days after son's hit-and-run

India Today  

Maharashtra Chief Minister Eknath Shinde's Shiv Sena on Wednesday removed Rajesh Shah as deputy leader amid controversy surrounding his son Mihir Shah's alleged involvement in a fatal hit-and-run case in Mumbai. A one-line notice by Shiv Sena secretary Sanjay More said Rajesh Shah was relieved from the post of deputy leader. The hit-and-run has sparked outrage, with Chief Minister Eknath …

Shiv Sena UBT Seeks Congress Support for MLC Election
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Shiv Sena UBT Seeks Congress Support for MLC Election

Deccan Chronicle  

Mumbai:After the Lok Sabha election, the BJP-led Mahayuti and Maha Vikash Aghadi will lock horns in the elections for 11 seats of Maharashtra Council, who will be elected by MLAs. The Congress is likely to field a Muslim candidate in the council, while Sharad Pawar-led NCP is believed to have extended its support to PWP leader Jayant Patil, whose tenure …

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day
6 months ago

‘Where has your Hindutva gone?’: Eknath Shinde jabs Uddhav Thackeray on Shiv Sena foundation day

Hindustan Times  

Maharashtra chief minister Eknath Shinde on Wednesday lashed out Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray, saying the former chief minister has no right to seek votes in the name of Bal Thackeray. “Where has your Hindutva gone, you have no right to seek votes in Balasaheb Thackeray’s name,” Shinde said at a rally to mark the foundation day of the undivided …

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'
6 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena, NCP Reject Return Of Leaders Who Deserted Parties; Says 'No Question Of Taking Back Rebels'

ABP News  

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray and NCP supremo Sharad Pawar outlined on Saturday that they have no intention of re-accepting leaders who left their parties. The opposition Maha Vikas Aghadi, which includes the Shiv Sena, the NCP, and the Congress, performed impressively in the state's Lok Sabha elections, sparking speculation that some leaders from the rival factions want to return. …

Shiv Sena deserved cabinet berth: MP Shrirang Barne
6 months, 1 week ago

Shiv Sena deserved cabinet berth: MP Shrirang Barne

Hindustan Times  

A day after the National Democratic Alliance formed the government, Shrirang Barne, an MP of Shiv Sena led by Eknath Shinde from Maval, expressed his displeasure over the party not getting a cabinet berth and alleged partiality. We have seven seats and expected that BJP will give us one cabinet minister and one minister of state, said Shrirang Barne. “Even …

Maharashtra: BJP Loses all 4 Lok Sabha Seats It Contested in Marathwada
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Maharashtra: BJP Loses all 4 Lok Sabha Seats It Contested in Marathwada

Deccan Chronicle  

Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar: The Bharatiya Janata Party has lost all four seats in the Marathwada region which it contested, including Jalna where Union minister Raosaheb Danve faced defeat. Mangesh Sable, an independent candidate, polled 1,55,930 votes.Another setback to the BJP came in Beed where its candidate and former state minister Pankaja Munde lost the election to NCP candidate Bajrang Sonawne, who …

Shiv Sena's 'liberal' turn under Uddhav Thackeray yields good results for MVA in Maharashtra
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Shiv Sena's 'liberal' turn under Uddhav Thackeray yields good results for MVA in Maharashtra

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Till five years ago, Uddhav Thackeray appeared to be a reluctant and diffident politician carrying the burden of his father Bal Thackeray’s legacy, but he reinvented himself and his party after severing ties with old ally BJP and throwing his lot with the Congress and NCP. The Shiv Sena head soon emerged as the face of the opposition’s Maha Vikas …

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